Yup, Lane, there are a few of us. If you scroll through the Sports forum there have been threads on some of the bigger fights over the last few years. I have been a fan since I was a kid, and still love boxing despite its decline to the general public.

That may have been the Blue Horizon... which I believe is shut down. I've seen fights recently at the Asylum Arena. (Previously the home of ECW Wrestling). The first installment of NBCSports Fight Night was hosted there. Was a great to be at.

I agree Tom... "Money" is scared of Pac Man... But I believe it goes the other way as well. I feel that both fighters feel they are the best in the world, and are scared that a loss to the other one would destroy that.

As far as Saturday... I'm pulling for Cotto... But at +450 I don't think Vegas agrees with me. I'm also looking forward to the Alverez vs. Mosely fight.

Lane, I agree with that a loss to either, by either, would be considered a stain. Big Mouth feels he has too much to lose because he is undefeated, but I will always remember his for ducking Manny, not being undefeated.

Nick, while I will be rooting heavily for Cotto, I will be suprised if he wins. Pleasantly suprised, though.

I've been a big Cotto fan ever since I first saw him at Boardwalk Hall...like 3 years ago. The first time I saw him he won the WBA welterweight over Quintana. I just kind of had this feeling about him...that he would just become a power house. His right hand made Quintana quiver, even when it hit his glove. That's pretty uncommon in Welterweights.

I hate that he's been called a has-been, although it's a little bit true. His fight against Margarito, he dominated and that was a great thing to watch. He came back in with power and ring savvy...not really stamina, but that's alright.

I hate Mayweather. There is nothing good about an undefeated fighter (Anderson Silva (MMA) is a cocky m'effer and I resent that.) Floyd has a big mouth, but he can back it up, I just hope it's Cotto that beats him. That would be a glorious thing. I have almost no doubt that, if Cotto doesn't, Pac will. Pac is the best boxer in the world, in my opinion. Mayweather will pay for his verbal harrassment towards him when they fight...I'd almost guaruntee that.

I'm going out Saturday night so I can't watch it live
Anybody seen a trend as far as replays go?
Sometimes HBO will play it again the following Saturday night but they never announce it before hand because they want the pay per view.
Wouldn't be surprised if the Mosley fight was better than the fight with bigmouth.

Pulling for Money Mayweather on Saturday to stay undefeated. He needs to fight Manny Pacquiao, his legacy will be tarnished if he does not. Manny looked very beatable the last fight he was in. I don't think the timing will work out though for them to fight this year.

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Man, Friday Night Fights on ESPN!
Loved that show!
I think the best thirty rounds I've ever seen in were the three fights between Irish Mickey Ward and Thunder Gatti! (rest in peace) Good lord those guys put it all out there!

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